History

Don't get confused: Cyprus is not a Greek island

So many people in the world don't know that Cyprus is an independent country, it is not part of Greece. Some people confuse it with Crete, which is a Greek island. Let's go into that in...

Ipoh Travel — What Makes Ipoh A Must-Visit City In Malaysia

You must make it a point to travel to Ipoh if you want to see another side of Malaysia! Ipoh, Perak’s capital city may not be as famous as its “neighbors”, Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Cameron...

5 Rock Carving Curiosities to See in India

India has a long tradition of magnificent rock carving architecture that started more than 2300 years ago. Incredible rock-cut structures which mix art, architecture and history can be found all over...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

Hidden Gems in Hong Kong: Mid-Levels

Mid-levels has many stuff that may interest you. Lan Kwai Fong is not the only place for entertainment. Local businesses and local government in Hong Kong extends its influence over some parts...